Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia, 2006 TodayRare The formula blends sweet vermouth

The formula blends sweet vermouth with quinine and a selection of aromatic herbs and spices

tobacco on the palate

signaling a natural

prized for the elegance its deep gravel soils bring to Cabernet

This village-level appellation offers excellent value and accessibility compared to the 1er Cru designations

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia, 2006 TodayRare The formula blends sweet vermouthNineteen years on, this is classical traditional Barolo drinking deep into its window. Cascina Francia is the legendary 16 hectare estate in Serralunga d'Alba that Giovanni Conterno purchased in 1974 a single contiguous parcel that became the foundation of modern Giacomo Conterno. Today the estate is run by Roberto Conterno, who took the helm following his father's death in 2004 and has carried the family's purist traditional approach forward without